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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,430.70, 39,804.42 and 24,068.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,430.70, 39,804.42 and 24,068.74 is: 36,247.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,430.70 : 39,804.42 = 24,068.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,430.70/39,804.42 = 24,068.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,430.70x = 39,804.42 × 24,068.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,430.70x = 958,042,036.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,042,036.81/26,430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,247.33

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